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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T477 RPCMOT history

T477 RPC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 116,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
116,551 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,093 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T477 RPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T477 RPC was last recorded at 116,551 miles on 27 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,550 miles · 21 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,093 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,551 miles
  • 2025 – 114,267 miles
  • 2024 – 112,168 miles
  • 2023 – 109,313 miles
  • 2022 – 107,271 miles
  • 2021 – 103,016 miles
  • 2020 – 102,604 miles
  • 2019 – 99,193 miles
  • 2018 – 96,127 miles
  • 2017 – 92,778 miles
  • 2016 – 89,465 miles
  • 2015 – 86,019 miles
  • 2013 – 80,981 miles
  • 2012 – 76,209 miles
  • 2011 – 70,347 miles
  • 2010 – 63,278 miles
  • 2009 – 58,929 miles
  • 2008 – 51,825 miles
  • 2007 – 45,492 miles
  • 2006 – 35,257 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,551 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Engine developed a slight misfire when warm

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,551 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    116,551 miles
    Test number
    457758819266
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail116,550 miles (+2,283)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,550 miles
    Test number
    426610906558
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass114,267 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    114,267 miles
    Test number
    418512804977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail114,266 miles (+2,098)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,266 miles
    Test number
    850469052544
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass112,168 miles (+2,855)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    112,168 miles
    Test number
    350134519544
    • AdvisoryEmissions CO% only just met
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass109,313 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    109,313 miles
    Test number
    291387392257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. Fail109,311 miles (+2)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,311 miles
    Test number
    260446329671
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Engine developed a slight misfire when warm (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  8. Fail109,309 miles (+34)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,309 miles
    Test number
    704293711211
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Engine developed a slight misfire when warm (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  9. Fail109,275 miles (+2,004)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,275 miles
    Test number
    142455902927
    • MajorCentral Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated Prop shaft doughnut bush (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass107,271 miles (+4,255)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    107,271 miles
    Test number
    636068017036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,016 miles (+412)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    103,016 miles
    Test number
    963245478750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass102,604 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    102,604 miles
    Test number
    675657951872
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  13. Fail102,604 miles (+3,411)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,604 miles
    Test number
    153740979618
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  14. Pass99,193 miles (+3,066)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    99,193 miles
    Test number
    101650701180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,127 miles (+3,349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    96,127 miles
    Test number
    697475284792
    • AdvisoryLow effort to nearside park brake
    • AdvisorySlight interaction to offside rear lamp cluster
  16. Pass92,778 miles (+3,313)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    92,778 miles
    Test number
    867246002232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,465 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    89,465 miles
    Test number
    717220889866
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joining bush deteriorated
  18. Fail89,454 miles (+3,435)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,454 miles
    Test number
    280339581467
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joining bush deteriorated
  19. Pass86,019 miles (+5,038)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    86,019 miles
    Test number
    127706235058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre uneven tread wear
  20. Pass80,981 miles (+4,772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    80,981 miles
    Test number
    129254633313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass76,209 miles (+5,862)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    76,209 miles
    Test number
    398054632341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on 2.5mm 225/50/16W
  22. Pass70,347 miles (+7,069)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    70,347 miles
    Test number
    365816131365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,278 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    63,278 miles
    Test number
    241300530303
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCondensation in both headlamp lenses
  24. Fail63,278 miles (+4,349)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,278 miles
    Test number
    563738420394
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCondensation in both headlamp lenses
  25. Pass58,929 miles (+7,104)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    58,929 miles
    Test number
    983525319326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass51,825 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    51,825 miles
    Test number
    354033768201
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAirbag light on
  27. Fail51,825 miles (+6,333)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,825 miles
    Test number
    390543868262
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAirbag light on
  28. Pass45,492 miles (+10,235)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    45,492 miles
    Test number
    123094567285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass35,257 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    35,257 miles
    Test number
    191748596138
    • NoteUnable to assess outer sills due to plastic covers

Questions about T477 RPC

Does T477 RPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T477 RPC is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T477 RPC?
The MOT on T477 RPC is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T477 RPC done?
T477 RPC was recorded at 116,551 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 4,093 miles a year.
Has T477 RPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T477 RPC has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T477 RPC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T477 RPC find?
T477 RPC passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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